I recently had occasion to support a young friend of our family who is the mother of baby twin girls. She lives far away from her mum and its tough enough when one baby gets sick but when two of them become ill at the same time that’s no joke.

So Echinacea and Liquorice were both mentioned as was Barberry Bark and Lemon to bring down their fevers

The mainstay of all herbs for young children in my opinion however is chamomile. After all, if it was good enough for Peter Rabbit after his notorious raid on Mr. McGregor’s garden it has to be one of the herbs I rely upon for helping young children.

The herb has a calming effect on the nervous system. In particular, it works on a major nerve that comes directly from the brain called the Vagus Nerve. It serves the eyes, ears, nose and throat. That same nerve travels all the way down to the stomach passing the bronchial area on the way. Chamomile will soothe and relieve ailments of any of these same areas.

Other names: Matricaria recutita, German chamomile, true chamomile, Hungarian chamomile

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